Best Budget Laptops UK 2026
59 laptops reviewed in the budget range · sorted by editor rating · prices update hourly
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We have reviewed 59 budget laptops, and these are the three worth knowing about first. The top-rated pick is the 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB R... (rated 8.0/10): A rare budget laptop where display, battery, and build… In second place, the 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB R... (rated 8.0/10): Outstanding value and stamina, but the 8GB RAM ceiling… Rounding out the top three, the ASUS Chromebook 14 CX3402CBA 14.0" Full HD Chromebook Lap... (rated 8.0/10): A genuinely capable budget Chromebook let down only by… Each of these is worth a closer look before you buy, and the full list below covers every option we rate in this band.
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